The 2009 MTV Video Music Brazil was hosted by Marcelo Adnet and took place at the Credicard Hall. It awarded the best in Brazilian music, popular culture and internet culture in the year of 2009. Despite being a Brazilian awards show, the 2009 VMB included live performances by American rapper Ja Rule (in duet with Brazilian pop singer Wanessa) and Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand, who were also nominated in the Best International Act category (but lost to Britney Spears). The 2009 VMB had over 20 categories, the largest number in the history of the show; therefore, part of the awards were delivered in a special show named "VMB Antes" ("VMB Before"), presented some hours before the main event, including small performances by the 2009 VMB Dream Band winners (the last year where the Dream Band category was maintained; in 2010 the category was extinguished) and winners in other categories. Nominations Winners are in bold text. Act of the Year Fresno Jota Quest Mallu Magalhães Marcelo D2 Nando Reis NX Zero Paralamas do Sucesso Pitty Seu Jorge Skank Video of the Year Black Drawing Chalks — "My Favorite Way" Cachorro Grande — "Dance Agora" Emicida — "Triunfo" Jupiter Apple — "Modern Kid" Mallu Magalhães — "Vanguart" Nando Reis — "Ainda Não Passou" Nervoso e os Calmantes — "Eu Que Não Estou Mais Aqui" O Rappa — "Súplica Cearense" Pública — "Casa Abandonada" Skank — "Sutilmente" Hit of the Year NX Zero — "Cartas para Você" Pitty — "Me Adora" Seu Jorge — "Burguesinha" Skank — "Sutilmente" Wanessa (featuring Ja Rule) — "Fly" Best New Act Banda Cine Copacabana Club Garotas Suecas Glória Little Joy Best International Act Arctic Monkeys Beyoncé The Black Eyed Peas Britney Spears Franz Ferdinand Green Day Katy Perry Kings of Leon Lady Gaga Lily Allen MTV Bet Black Drawing Chalks Emicida Holger Mickey Gang Vivendo do Ócio Best Pop Fresno Jota Quest Nando Reis Skank Wanessa Best Rock Autoramas Cachorro Grande Forfun Pitty Strike Best Alternative Rock Black Drawing Chalks Holger Móveis Coloniais de Acaju Nervosos e Os Calmantes Pública Best Hardcore Dead Fish (band) Devotos Garage Fuzz Mukeka Di Rato Presto? Best MPB Cérebro Eletrônico Céu Curumin Fernanda Takai Tiê Best Samba Arlindo Cruz Casuarina Diogo Nogueira Mariana Aydar Zeca Pagodinho Best Reggae Chimarruts Jimmy Luv Lei Di Dai Natiruts Planta e Raiz Best Rap Emicida Kamau MV Bill Relatos da Invasão RZO Best Instrumental